Successfully returned store to profitability with hyper focus on commercial investments, gross margin development, and sharp operations execution during a Value-Added Participation Store (VAPS) Program which applied an entrepreneurial approach.-Developed, executed and followed-up on goals for Store, Online, and Food Operations businesses including sales, margin, hours, staff, and operations parameters.-Developed 6-Year Financial Plan which shows the Cost Structure needed to achieve sustainable profitability level with revenues from Cash & Carry and E-commerce operations.-Effectively implemented Investment Plan to maintain In Shape As New Status for store and property-Partnered with Commercial Team to develop Return On Investment plan to secure growth of multi- channel business- Exceeded IKEA U.S. comparable store sales growth index for 5 consecutive years.- Optimized store organization and improved operational processes for excellence and efficiencies. Store productivity increased by 20%.- Created market and store analysis (SWOT) as a basis for developing and implementing annual growth strategies and business plans to achieve customer, coworker and business goals.-Achieve consistent Top results on Risk and Compliance SecCheck Reviews along with securing a strong Succession Planning Planning Process for Leadership Development-Partner with Staff Planner on Workforce Management Tool to ensure hours use is in line with budgets, business drivers and sales development-Established partnership with Leadership Team for execution of Scenario Planning process to quickly respond to changing business condition-Consistently achieve strong Leadership and Management results as measured internally by VOICE, iPulse, and iShare tools-Developed and implemented investment process to drive Entrepreneurial Mindset across business with focus on projects which drive sales and lower costs